U+16BD "ᚽ" Runic Letter Short-Twig-Hagall H Unicode Character

U+16BD "ᚽ" Runic Letter Short-Twig-Hagall H is a rune from the Younger Futhark alphabet, specifically representing the shorter, simplified variant of the rune commonly associated with the sound /h/. Known as "Hagall" (meaning "hail" in Old Norse), it was used in inscriptions and manuscripts primarily in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, where it appears as a streamlined form with a single vertical stave and a minimalist crossbranch. This character is distinct from the more elaborate "Long-Branch" version of the same rune, reflecting regional and temporal variations in runic writing practices.